Tender Braised Lamb Shank Recipe with Root Vegetables

Ingredients

• 4 lamb shanks (about 1 lb each / 450g)
• 1 cup red wine (240ml) – opt for a full-bodied variety like Cabernet Sauvignon
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, cut into chunks
• 2 parsnips, cut into chunks
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes (400g)
• 2 cups beef or lamb stock (480ml)
• Salt and pepper, to taste